12 | Ileocecal Valve Syndrome

Posted by dr michael | Health | Monday 27 July 2009

This article is about a less known source of discomfort in the lower bowels.
Check the following list:

flu like symptoms
headaches, migraines
tinnitus
diarrhea, constipation
bladder infection
lower back pain
right shoulder pain
unexplained thirst
nausea
excessive gas
dark rings under the eyes
depression, low energy

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms for any period of time, there is a chance that you are suffering from a dysfunction of your ileocecal valve, the intestinal valve that separates the small intestines from the colon.
This dysfunction is quite … » read more »

9 | Digestion – from Bowl to Bowel

Posted by dr michael | Health | Tuesday 21 July 2009

A description of the digestive process – Abbreviated form first:
Food gets put into the mouth. Chewing breaks the food mechanically into smaller particles. The salivary glands produce saliva, which moistens the crushed-up food. Saliva also contains enzymes which begin to break down carbohydrates. The chewed food is swallowed, using the action of the tongue. The food gets moved down the esophagus into the stomach. Stomach acids and the enzyme pepsin break down proteins. After … » read more »